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SHRM releases "Skills (R)evolution: Preparing Employees for Tomorrow's Jobs"

New SHRM research introduces a "Skills Strategist" model identifying practices that distinguish organizations best positioned for future-of-work readiness. A key gap: 72% of HR professionals say their L&D strategy is driven by skills needed in the next 1–2 years, while only 4% focus primarily on long-term skills needs.

Why it matters

Capability builders should treat the short-term/long-term L&D imbalance as a planning risk — organizations optimizing only for near-term skills gaps may be under-investing in durable adaptability.

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